F.A.A. to Investigate Exhaustion Among Air Traffic Controllers
The federal aviation agency plans to form a panel to look into the potential risks posed by a fatigued work force, after a spate of close calls this year.
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Drunk and Asleep on the Job: Air Traffic Controllers Pushed to the Brink
A nationwide shortage of controllers has resulted in an exhausted and demoralized work force that is increasingly prone to making dangerous mistakes.
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Staffing and Technology Woes Threaten Aviation Safety, Report Says
The Federal Aviation Administration turned to outside experts after a string of near collisions. They called for addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers and improving aging tech.
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2 Jets Collide at Houston Airport After One Took Off Without Permission
No one was injured in the collision at Hobby Airport, which came as aviation officials have expressed concern over the regular near misses across the country.